Archived decisions
Item 2
AT A MEETING of the SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS PANEL held at the Castle, Winchester on Friday, 5 November 2004.
PRESENT:
Councillors: Mrs A M McNair Scott (Chairman); B D Dash; Jo Kelly; Mrs. P.G. Peskett; Mrs. E.M.F. Randall; J.W. Stocks.
33 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Members were mindful that, where they believed they had a personal or personal prejudicial interest in any matter to be considered at the meeting, they should, normally at the time of debate, declare their interest and having regard to the circumstances described in paragraphs 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the County Council's Code of Conduct, consider whether to leave the meeting whilst the matter was discussed.
34 MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 10 February 2004 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
Matters arising:-
Minute 32
The Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services assured the Panel that the Lanterns Project was progressing according to plan.
35 CHAIRMAN'S COMMUNICATIONS
No Chairman's Communications had been received.
36 DEPUTATIONS
No deputations had been received.
37 REVIEW OF SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS PROVISION IN ALTON/BORDON
The Panel considered a report of the County Education Officer and the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services (Item 5 in the Minute Book) detailing progress with the project to reorganise special school provision in East Hampshire.
The County Education Officer informed the Panel that two meetings with the local communities had taken place in March and May. Community members had been assured that adequate facilities would be provided on the school site for all vehicle movements associated with the new school.
The County Education Officer advised the Panel that close working relations had been formed between staff and governors of the Meadow School in Bordon and Whitedown School in Alton. He informed the Panel that the next step would be to set up a temporary governing body which would then appoint the Headteacher designate for the new school.
The Panel noted the projected timescale for the building of the new school and that good progress had been made to date, including the successful completion of the enabling works in the summer holiday period. Members emphasised the need for strong leadership in this school, were keen to ensure that the local communities remained supportive.
Members noted that there would probably not be a need for a future meeting relating to this project as the scheme was now progressing through the standard reporting procedures.
RESOLVED:
That the report be noted.
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